Insight BPT

With the arrival of warm weather, is your AC working overtime while your rooms still feel warm? Those tiny gaps around your windows and doors aren't just letting in drafts—they’re "energy leaks" that can significantly spike your utility bills.

Why Sealing Gaps Matter: Properly sealing and insulating can save you up to 15% on heating and cooling costs, leading to lower bills. It eliminates "hot spots" and maintains a consistent temperature throughout your home, ensuring better comfort. Additionally, sealing helps keep out dust, moisture, and even uninvited pests, offering protection.

Air leaks are often hidden in attics, basements, or behind walls. If you suspect your home is losing air but aren’t sure where, call Insight Property Services for a professional Home Performance Test. Using specialized tools like blower door tests and infrared cameras, we can pinpoint exactly where energy is escaping so you can stop the waste. Call us today at (630) 283-2248

Are you a meticulous, customer-focused professional ready to join a respected and established team? Insight Property Services is looking for an experienced Home Inspector to help our clients navigate their most significant investments with absolute confidence.

We provide the support; you provide the expertise.

What We Offer:

We handle all marketing, scheduling, and billing, so you can focus purely on high-quality reporting.
Leverage our strong local reputation for a steady, pre-scheduled flow of inspections.
Join a collaborative team committed to professional growth and excellence.
Being a building science training company also, get more access to courses for CEUs.

What We’re Looking For:

A proven track record in residential home inspections.
Current, valid state/local licenses and certifications are mandatory.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to clearly explain findings to clients.
An unwavering commitment to accuracy and thorough reporting, detailed oriented.

Join a team where your expertise is valued and your work-life balance is respected.

🔗 Apply today on Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/job/licensed-home-inspector-a476e47ee29b17ad

What is the #1 Rule of Building Performance? Health & Safety First!

At Insight Building Performance Training, we teach that a high-performance home isn't just energy-efficient—it’s safe, healthy, and durable. Following BPI Standards (Building Performance Institute), we adhere to the "house-as-a-system" approach.

What does Health & Safety mean in BPI Standards?

It means ensuring that energy upgrades do not compromise the indoor environment. Before air sealing or insulating, you must test for:
-Combustion Safety: Ensuring furnaces and water heaters vent properly.
-Ventilation Rates: Confirming air quality is sufficient.
-Moisture Management: Preventing mold and structural damage.

Don't guess with your home's air. Learn to test, not assume. Check out our upcoming training schedules! www.insightbpt.com

It’s no longer just a "green" alternative—heat pumps are becoming the mainstream choice for heating and cooling across the country. In many regions, heat pump installations are now outshining traditional AC units, driven by record-breaking efficiency ratings and their ability to handle all seasons with a single system.

For homeowners, the advantages of switching to a heat pump are compelling: Heat pumps offer significant benefits, including substantial energy savings due to their high efficiency, which results in reduced utility bills compared to furnaces and conventional air conditioners. They provide dual functionality, offering year-round comfort with efficient cooling and powerful heating in a single system. Furthermore, heat pumps have a positive environmental impact, serving as a critical tool for decarbonizing residential energy use. They also contribute to improved indoor air quality, as modern systems often incorporate advanced filtration and dehumidification.

For building professionals, this isn't just a trend; it’s a fundamental shift in how we design and retro-fit homes. Understanding the nuances of heat pump performance, cold-climate capabilities, and proper sizing is now a must-have skill set for anyone in the trades.

Curious if your home would be a good candidate for a heat pump? Have the INSIGHT team come out to perform a comprehensive home performance test to determine what system is right for your home. (630)283-2248.

Today part of the Insight Team attended the Nicor Gas Trade Ally Summit and Expo held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago!

It’s been ten years since Nicor Gas last held this large-scale event, which is a cornerstone for those committed to advancing energy efficiency, and we are especially eager to dive into the latest developments. Insight is focused on connecting with colleagues and peers in the energy sector, gaining deep insights into the substantial 2026 program updates, and exploring cutting-edge technologies and strategies. The primary goal is to identify new, effective methods to empower our customers, helping them achieve significant savings on both energy consumption and costs. Together, we can ensure this coming year sets a new benchmark for efficiency!

If you attended, let us know your favorite break out session!

Only two weeks until the next Insight BPT training cohort kicks off! This is your chance to snag two industry-leading certifications that will set you apart in the energy efficiency and healthy housing fields:

1. BPI Building Science Principles (BSP):

The Why: Master the foundational concepts of energy flow, moisture dynamics, and indoor air quality—the science behind a high-performing building.

2. BPI Healthy Housing Principles (HHP):

The Impact: Understand how different home systems interact to affect occupant health. Learn the eight critical principles: Keep it Clean, Dry, Pest-Free, Contaminant-Free, Safe, Ventilated, Comfortable, and Maintained.

Class will be May 18- May 29, Monday- Friday, no class Memorial Day. Secure your spot today! https://bit.ly/48syzbn